by cecylia on December 21, 2011
Do you recall the BCBG Max Azria snake print pants I wore in the previous post? That was the outfit I wore to the Fiorina VIP Christmas night. I brought Theodore along but he had to wait outside because it was jam packed! And it’s no wonder. Fiorina has a spectacular shop cum gallery and the most glamorous VIP list. The boutique is a bejewelled candy store. The necklaces, rings and bracelets are wearable heirloom art. I didn’t even get to try any on because there were so many customers! Isn’t Fiorina’s sister, Franca divine in the neon pink above? Fiorina’s brother Maurice is another talented artist in the family, his eye-popping fluorescent tiles and canvases (covered in resin) reflect on the family’s rich Italian heritage and his love for hip-hop. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I did taking them.
Must admit, I chose the most colourful photos to show you, to get you in the mood right before Christmas! Hope you all have something exquisite planned for you and your loved ones. I look forward to hearing about how you are spending Christmas 2011 and cannot wait to show you my new blog post this Friday! :)
Fiorina 879 High St Armadale Vic 3143 (03) 9509 8883- their website rocks!
by cecylia on December 19, 2011
As mentioned previously, I didn’t shop much on our recent holidays in Singapore and HK, I think my lust for shopping has mellowed a tad recently, maybe because I’m getting old :D I still love shopping, but I’m no longer obsessed about it. Nevertheless I did pick up a couple of incredible designs in Singapore and Hong Kong, which I will share with you in the coming weeks. One of my spoils on the trip were these marvellous silk snakeskin print pants from BCBG Max Azria, who is also responsible for revamping Hervé Léger. I’d been searching high and low for a pair that’s not polyester and have pockets. I found them 2 hours before our flight back home! Now these BCBG pants can join the other Max Azria piece in my wardrobe, this gold leather dress.
Outfit: Vintage jacket, shirt, bag (from eBay), bracelets and shoes; Self-made necklace, BCBG Max Azria pants
I actually just had my hair cut by Dimitris from Silky Waves (236 Bay St Port Melbourne) that day, but the wind is not doing it justice. He is so passionate about his craft. I get goosebumps when I get to meet and work with people who are completely devoted and dedicated to their art. Thank you Dimitris for taking such good care of my bob.
So, what do you think of the snakeskin trend? Amour? Non?
by cecylia on June 9, 2009
Words cannot describe how much I love jumpsuits. I own at least a dozen of them- denim, black, green, blue, white, grey, and various printed versions. I wear short ones in summer and full-lengths in winter. Is it the way they flaunt your figure or their ease of application? Either way, I guess you will only agree with me if you have tried a jumpsuit. They are my alternative to dresses this season.
There are only 2 rules to the jumpsuit: choose a flattering cut even if means going one size up(the looser the garment, the thinner you appear!) and always wear long jumpsuits with heels.
If you hold a prejudiced view against jumpsuits. I hope the following photos will change your view and life forever.
A glammed-up version in classic black, by Stella McCartney. Puffy sleeves are optional, sharp heels are not.
You can tell by her smart and polished style that this is a Parisian chick. Eva is a regular on thesartorialist.com. I love the tuxedo tailoring of this gorgeous jumpsuit. Eva, please tell me where you got it from.
Please focus on BCBG Max Azria’s silky grey one-piece worn by Aussie model Abbey Lee Kershaw. See what I mean by heels? The belt accentuates her tiny waist and those leather sandals raises her to great heights.
Here is a demonstration of a Thandie Newton-lookalike sporting the ready-to-wear grey jumpsuit. The buttersoft leather jacket with rolled-up sleeves and her black clutch adds an air of sophistication to her fun one-piece suit. This beautiful lady has refined taste. I like.
The gorgeous Natasha Poly in a magenta silk jumpsuit for the resort collection from Louis Vouitton 09. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? A must-have piece for going to anywhere and everywhere balmy and exotic. Love the deep pockets and the golden wedges.
Former American model Trish Goff, now front-row seater at fashion shows also pays patronage to the jumpsuit in a peach number. What’s not to love? The colour is a smash hit and the biker-details are super hot. Warning: highly rockable and may evoke too many admiring glances. Next to Trish, Daisy Lowe looks on enviously.
